259 Broad Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

259 Broad Street, a three-story, three-unit old law tenement built in 1910 in the Stapleton neighborhood, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, the building has faced recurring pest problems, with the most recent complaint about unsanitary conditions and pests filed in April 2025, though the HPD inspector was unable to gain access for inspection. Previous pest-related complaints include a rat sighting in July 2021.

The property has also had multiple violations related to building maintenance, including a 2024 violation for storage issues and clutter in the ground-floor apartment, floor problems requiring repair, and a 2021 lead paint hazard violation in the second-floor apartment. The building's upkeep has been monitored through various inspections, with the most recent rodent inspection in August 2021 passing, though there were multiple failed inspections between 2010-2017 regarding rat activity. The property owner, Ken Zhang, has addressed some critical issues, including certifying the correction of several violations in 2024 related to storage, floor repairs, and emergency conditions.

Bedbug reports filed annually from 2022 to 2025 show no recorded infestations during the past three reporting periods. A notable environmental control board violation was issued in 2019 regarding work that did not conform to approved construction documents, specifically concerning a staircase enclosure at the cellar level. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of issues primarily focused on pest control, lead paint hazards, and maintenance violations, with varying degrees of responsiveness to inspection findings. Recent bedbug reporting shows no current infestations as of 2025, suggesting some improvement in pest management, though the 2025 pest complaint indicates ongoing challenges with building access for inspections.